Ruhnke Review for 1/13/20
651-771-8494 aruhnke@stjeromeschool.org
We are Learning About:
Reading: We have been working on our Rhyming, Onset Fluency (beginning sound), Blending words, Segmenting words, Letter Naming & the sound they make. We have learned the letters Aa, Cc, Dd, Ii, Ll, Tt, Rr, Nn, Ff, Pp, Hh, Gg, Oo, Bb, Mm, Ss, Jj, Vv, Ww. We have also been working on Language Awareness. and Isolating the Final sound in a word.
The December Reading Logs were due on Monday, January 6th. If you have not yet returned your child’s completed log, please send it in ASAP. Thank you.
Math: We will continue to work on Topic 9, Measurement. This topic has many vocabulary words your child will need to know. Please practice using these terms with your child at home: large, larger, largest, small, smaller, smallest, medium, big, bigger, biggest, size, as long as (same length as), as short as, as tall as, longer than, shorter than, taller than, longest, shortest, tallest, measure, estimate, check, holds more, holds less, empty, full, most, least, about the same, heavy, heavier than, lighter than, balance, weigh, weighs more, weighs less. We will learn several of these words each day, but I need you to help your child learn them, especially since there are so many. Thank you. We will begin Topic 10 when we are done with Topic 9. Topic 10 is on Addition. You should start cutting the addition flash cards apart now!! Vocabulary for Topic 10: number story, join, in all, altogether, addition sentence, add, plus sign, equal sign, sum.
Religion: We will be learning about ”Forgiveness is an act of Love.”
Humanities: We will learn about, “Joseph as a Slave”
Science: We will continue the unit on Matter: Solids, Liquids, & Gases.
Star of the Week for January 13, 2020
Tu Leeh
A couple of times a month we will have a Star of the Week student in our classroom. This entitles the student to be the line-leader, to lead the morning calendar routine, to share/tell all about him/herself by filling in a poster. This will come home about a week or so before they are the star. A letter will also be included with the poster explaining all the special things the student will have an opportunity to do.
Memory/Sight Words
Memory/Sight words are words we find in every sentence we read. Students must know these words to be able to read a sentence. Students should memorize these words, NOT sound them out. Please practice these words every day, both reading them and spelling them.
a, I, to, the, in, it, is, at, as, on, and, you, be, of, we, for, if, do, he, she, me, my, us, up, an, am, by, or, go, no, so, see, all, but, can, not, are, his, her, was, like, love, him, look, did, has, get, got, had, that, they, with
Scholastic Book Orders:
The January book flyer went home on Thursday. Orders are due by Jan. 27th. If you would like to place an order, the easiest way to do so is online. Use code RGVYW. If you would rather fill in your order using the flyer, please send it back to school with your child with a check or cash for the total. Thank you!
Cold Weather Information/School Closing
If Roseville Area Schools close because of the weather, then St. Jerome School will also be closed. School closings will be posted on the St. Jerome website and Facebook pages. On the radio, listen for ROSEVILLE school district. If they close, we close. Kids Korner is open on a space available basis. Call 651-771-1023 to arrange care.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 20-26, 2020
The Church parish gives our school a lot of support and help. This is one way for us to give thanks for all they do for us. Please come share our thanks with those who have given so much to your children, you, and all of us!!
Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 21: Day of Service. Kindergarten-2nd Gr. will walk to Rosoto Senior Living Home to play Bingo with the residents. Later in the day, all St. Jerome students will make placemats for Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast, and they will write “Thank You” cards to our parishioners for all their generosity helping with our school.
Wednesday, January 22: Day of Faith and Family. All students should wear their Best Clothes for Free Dress, and it must be appropriate for school Mass at 9:45am. All families, relatives and friends are invited to join us. When mass is done, there will be a reception in the school with refreshments in the classrooms. Father Vic will be visiting the classrooms, also!
Thursday, January 23: Day of Gratitude. FREE Dress for all, plus special surprises throughout the day!!
Friday, January 24: Day of Competition: Wear your favorite team jersey or T-shirt. Games will be played today! Then we will leave to go Roller-skating at Saints North from 12:00-2pm! Lunch will be provided (Pizza and Pop). All Kindergarten students MUST bring a helmet (a bike helmet will do) to wear when rollerskating!
Sunday, January 26: Community, Catholic School’s Week Celebration and Pancake Breakfast!! Students will participate at the 10:30am Mass Pancake Breakfast will follow after both the 8:30am mass and the 10:30am mass. We strongly encourage you, your child, and family to come. Students should wear their school uniform!
Tuition Accounts
We know how much of a sacrifice it is for many of our families to pay tuition to send their children to the BEST Catholic School in town! But, you make this sacrifice because you value the strong, Catholic, Christian Education, and the warm, nurturing, safe environment at St. Jerome School. Please stay current on your tuition payments. If you are not current on your tuition, you need to talk to Mrs. Anne Gattman to make a plan ASAP! All of us here at SJS count on you!! Thank you.
Application for Financial Aid (TADS Application)
It is critical that you complete a TADS application for the 2020-2021 school year if you wish to receive tuition assistance. Go too www.tads.com. Our St. Jerome code is 23381. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING TADS IS FEBRUARY 18, 2020!! St. Jerome will be hosting help evenings in January and early February. Watch for more information if you need help with the application.
Specialist Schedule
Monday
Art
Tuesday
Art & Library book return & check-out
Wednesday
Music
Thursday
Phy. Ed., Technology, & Music
Friday
Phy. Ed.
Upcoming Events:
1/12 The Baptism of Our Lord.
1/14 American Heart Association Jumprope Demo @2:15pm.
1/20 NO SCHOOL-Martin Luther King Day
1/21-26 Catholic Schools Week (See above for all the information).
1/28 WINTER BLAST OPEN HOUSE: 5-7pm. Preschool-8th Grade. Please tell your friends, and family to join us for Dinner, Ice Cream, Bike Raffle, Face Painting, and Classroom Activities!!
2/3 - 4 Conferences @4-7